Keanu Reeves has finally given fans a hopeful update on Constantine 2, the long-awaited sequel to his 2005 supernatural thriller. While speaking to Fandango, Reeves revealed that a fresh draft of the script has been completed and is now ready to be shown to the studio. The actor admitted that the project is still in its waiting stage, but he sounded optimistic about moving things forward.
Fingers crossed. You know, another draft of the script came in. We’re waiting. We’re going to take it to the studio. Hopefully, they like it, too. I just got to say that again. I mentioned it. It’s my favorite movie. I’m obsessed with it.
The actor’s comments also hinted at the influence of DC Studios’ CEO, James Gunn, who will likely have a major role in approving whether the sequel moves ahead. This update comes after years of uncertainty surrounding the film, with fans constantly asking if Keanu Reeves would ever return as the chain-smoking exorcist, John Constantine. Although nothing has been confirmed yet, Reeves’ words suggest that progress is being made.
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James Gunn Previously Hinted at a Screenplay Discussion With Keanu Reeves
Meanwhile, Keanu Reeves’ comments about the Constantine 2 script and his optimism about its approval from the studio come after something that James Gunn had teased earlier this year. In June 2025, during his Superman press tour with EW, Gunn revealed that a “very, very, very famous movie actor” had pitched him an Elseworlds story.
While James Gunn didn’t name Keanu Reeves, fans strongly believe he was talking about Constantine 2. The timing and the mystery perfectly line up with Reeves’ obsession with bringing back John Constantine. Gunn explained that while he was open to the idea, the script needed to be exceptional.
I told it to one person who came in and pitched something that was an Elseworlds tale. It was a very, very, very famous movie actor. I said, “It depends on how the screenplay comes out…If it’s a masterpiece, I’ll make it, but it has to be a masterpiece.” [Laughs]
He further added,
And he is like, “I don’t know if it’s a masterpiece.” He got all funny. He’s still working on it, though. He is still trying to do it, so we’ll see. Masterpiece might be pushing it, but it’s got to be really great.
Gunn said the only way the project would move forward is if the screenplay turned out “really great”. His comments hinted that Reeves had already started discussing Constantine 2 with him and was actively working on making the story fit within DC’s Elseworlds projects. That meant Gunn’s role was crucial in greenlighting the film.
So now, with Reeves recently confirming that a new draft for Constantine 2 has been turned in, it feels like the actor’s discussions with Gunn are finally showing progress.
Constantine Actor Revealed Keanu Reeves’ Dissatisfaction With the Scripts
Now, while Keanu Reeves has stayed hopeful about Constantine 2, not everything has been smooth behind the scenes. Peter Stormare, who played Lucifer in the original movie, told The Direct that Reeves wasn’t happy with the scripts. There had been a lot of back and forth, with Reeves pushing for a story that matched the spirit of the first film.
Stormare also pointed out that Constantine didn’t become a cult hit overnight. The 2005 movie took years to earn its devoted fanbase, and its strength came from its darker tone and character-driven storytelling. He warned against turning the sequel into a generic superhero movie with over-the-top action scenes and endless CGI.
[There’s] a lot of back and forth, because… I think Keanu [Reeves] is not so happy with the scripts. It took a long time for [the original] to become a cult movie. It really worked, and it will work on the audience again.
You don’t have to add a lot of action and shootouts. You have other movies. Don’t turn it into big Marvel… [Don’t turn it] into us flying around in harnesses all the time and shooting each other up. Don’t bring in the big guns. Let it be.
This insight shows that Keanu Reeves and the team want to protect what made the first movie special. Instead of rushing into production with just any script, they seem to be carefully shaping the story to live up to fans’ expectations.
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Constantine is currently streaming in the US on HBO Max.
